Concert Featuring U.S. Army Field Band Volunteers

Free New Britain Parks and Recreation Concert Featuring the U.S. Army Field Band Volunteers to Honor Veterans and Members of the Military on March 29th at Trinity on Main in New BritainContact: Sandy Keefe - 860-826-3362

Mayor Erin E. Stewart, the New Britain Parks and Recreation Commission, and the New Britain Veterans Commission announced today that the Volunteers, the premier touring show band of the United States Army Field Band from Washington D.C., will be performing a concert to honor all Veterans and members of the military both past and present at Trinity-on-Main located at 69 Main Street in New Britain on Saturday, March 29, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This talented and entertaining group highlights an impressive array of songs from patriotic and rhythm and blues to rock and pop music.

“The mission of the United States Army Field Band is to carry into the grassroots of our country the story of our magnificent Army,” explained tour coordinator Sergeant First Class Michelle Laska. “In performances across America and throughout the world, the men and woman of this organization take great pride in reflecting the excellence of all our nation’s soldiers.”

This will be the third time since 2009 that The Volunteers will play in New Britain and the Parks and Recreation Department along with Trinity on Main are excited to have the opportunity to host this special event and welcome the Band back to our City. “We have been fortunate to see a lot of great acts in New Britain over the years, but this concert promises to be a very exciting performance by a group that has toured this great country for over 32 years now,” said Parks and Recreation Director Bill DeMaio.

Since its inception in 1981, The Volunteers have performed for millions of listeners in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Kuwait, and Iraq. Electrifying performances have included those at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Indianapolis 500, Nashville Now, the Calgary Stampede, Summerfest, Country USA, and the AAA 400 at the Dover International Speedway as well as those at sporting events for the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Orioles. Their annual support of the Army All American Marching Band gives them the opportunity to work with high school musicians. The Volunteers tour more than 100 days each year, bringing a powerful message of patriotism and support to communities large and small. Its members are passionate about representing their fellow Soldiers through music.

The Band’s New Britain concert will be one of only four appearances in Connecticut. Their Spring 2014 Tour also has them making stops in Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

The New Britain Parks and Recreation Department is grateful to the Connecticut Military Corvette Club and the New Britain Municipal Employees Community Services Association (CSA) for their donations in support of this concert. If you are interested in making a donation or helping to sponsor the concert, please contact Sandy at 860 826-3362.

Tickets for the show are free of charge and are available by either mailing in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department and indicating how many tickets are being requested or by coming in the office at 27 West Main Street, Room 302, Monday-Friday between 8:15 to 3:45 p.m. Tickets are also available by calling Trinity-on-Main at 860 229-2072 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For more information about the concert, please call the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department at 860 826-3360 or visit our website at www.new-britain.net ecnpark.